Medical Laboratory Assistant Colchester, England
Job description
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team.
This role would suit recent Biomedical Science graduates who are looking to start their career in a pathology laboratory.
Applicants should have an interest in healthcare science, be self-confident and motivated. You must possess a wide range of skills demonstrating good numeracy and literacy, a high standard of verbal and written English, computer, keyboard skills and attention to detail. A degree of physical effort is required and potential applicants must be able to multi-task, work well under pressure and be able to work flexibly.
All new staff appointed to posts at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and working environment of the Trust.
Please be aware if sufficient applications are received this vacancy may close early.
The successful applicant will work full-time hours as part of a team supporting both the clerical and laboratory needs of Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
Your duties will include the receipt and booking of patients samples on to the laboratory information system, the preparation of samples for analysis, identifying and handling urgent samples, equipment monitoring, and the dispatch of samples to referral centres.
Following training and competency assessment, the successful applicant will be required to participate in all shifts to support the 24/7 service; including weekends, Early and Late shifts.
It is not essential that the applicant has extensive knowledge of pathology as training will be given but some knowledge may be advantageous. The nature of this role requires extensive team working, excellent customer service skills and applicants are required to demonstrate the required personal qualities within their applications.
One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
- Performs a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science activities under supervision, e.g. performs standard biochemical/haematological tests.
- Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out.
- Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees.
- To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.
- The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.
- Maintain and promote professional image of pathology department
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
